The cost of study for education in another country is demanding and consuming, with costs of classes for international students generally being 2-3 times more expensive than for a local university student. On top of the expensive tuition costs for an international student’s studies abroad, there are added costs of living expenses: food, boarding, and general spending costs. Fortunately, there are scholarships and grants that can effectively help decrease the costs for these students. Just because a student wants to achieve an education abroad, does not mean that he or she needs to pay all of the expenses out of their pockets in order to do so.
The International Presidential Scholarship and International University Scholarship is one of the scholarships available for international students to apply. This scholarship is awarded to qualified undergraduate students, and gives recipients $2,400-$3,000 per year. The undergraduate recipients that receive this award can apply this money to their college courses, with no restrictions as what they are studying for. To apply for this scholarship, go to this link. The student with the ambition and passion to study abroad will have to register a name, email, and password first before submitting any questions or inquiries.
Other available scholarships for international students include Ambassadorial Scholarships and International Fellowships. Ambassadorial Scholarships provide a flat rate grant of US$27,000 for one academic year of study in another country. These awards are intended to help reduce costs associated with round-trip transportation, tuition, housing costs, and some educational supplies. Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. The application download, as well as more information and a further detailed analysis of the program’s requirements can be found here.
There are International Fellowships awarded for full-time study or research in the United States. The added bonus: Aside from these scholarships providing vast benefits for international students, some of these fellowships are targeted towards female master’s, doctoral, and post doctoral scholars. The specifics of this scholarship are for women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Unfortunately, this scholarship does not apply to undergraduates. This particular award gives money in these guidelines:
- Master’s/Professional Fellowship: $18,000
- Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000.
Interested applicants should go to this website for more information/apply.
Pursuing an education, let alone studying abroad can be costly, but there are ways to reduce the costs, and help reduce the already present anxiety that may come with traveling aboard while being away from family. These scholarships for international students can help them pursue their studies so that they can one day pursue their dream careers.
